The Soldier's Destiny: A Tale of the Times is a historical novel written by George Waller and published in 1850. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the life of a young soldier named George Armstrong who is torn between his duty to his country and his love for a woman named Elizabeth. As the Napoleonic Wars rage on, George finds himself struggling to balance his loyalty to his fellow soldiers and his desire to be with Elizabeth. The novel explores themes of love, duty, and sacrifice as George faces numerous challenges and battles throughout his military career. Along the way, he meets a cast of memorable characters, including fellow soldiers, officers, and civilians. Waller's writing style is descriptive and vivid, painting a realistic picture of life during the Napoleonic Wars. The novel also touches on social issues of the time, such as the treatment of women and the class divide. Overall, The Soldier's Destiny: A Tale of the Times is a captivating historical novel that offers a unique perspective on the Napoleonic Wars and the lives of the soldiers who fought in them.Contains The Enlistment, Leaving Home, The Deserter, The Battle, The Night After The Battle, The Return.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.